Montmorency Park National Historic Site image

Montmorency Park National Historic Site

Tourist attraction Park Historical landmark

Leafy green space with walkways & statues in a waterfront area with military & political history. People often mention park, Quebec, view, history, Beautiful, great, beautiful, visit, pour, falls,


Address

Côte de la Montagne, Québec, QC G1K 4E4, Canada

Website

www.pc.gc.ca

Contact

+1 888-773-8888

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (755 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 6 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 6 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (26) Quebec (25) view (21) history (18) Beautiful (14) great (13) beautiful (13) visit (12) pour (11) falls (11)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Azat K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to kill couple of hours. On a trip between Montreal and Quebec city, has a lot to offer tree shade, old mansion, suspension bridge and waterfall... Couple of tips for a great picture you have to go down a lot of stairs and arrive early... About noon its turns into a zoo
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hugtheworld33 1 year ago on Google
    Its a free-public park with benches and historical memories,a deep breath becomes incomparably simple. It’s kind of a preview before go into the old Québec. They have a scenic overlook here, a view slide down to the Place-Royale and climb up to the Fairmont Le Château. The overbridge can walks people to the petit champlain.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 I am Q. 7 months ago on Google • 1158 reviews
    This park is located at the top of the Côte de la Montagne near the old town and historic area of ​​Quebec City. Along the street and out with the steep cliff that separates the area from the old town below, there are many cannons lined up with the canal in sight.

  • 4/5 Michael Wu P. 5 months ago on Google • 1021 reviews
    Peaceful Park with old cannons. It has a great view of the chateau Frontenac.

  • 5/5 Dave H. 6 months ago on Google • 943 reviews
    Beautiful park especially near sunset. Great views

  • 5/5 Mark S. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful natural wonder. Very steep and intensive stair climb to the top, but there is a gondola for quick access.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sunsdwige c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great for a good stroll.Very nice view.There are several restaurants nearby. (Original) Super pour une bonne balade.Très belle vue.Il y'a plusieurs resto pas loin.👌🏽
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Henry M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great, small museum, hosted by the Government of Quebec’s Park Services, detailing the history of the fortifications and armaments used to protect the city. Many interactive family events, artifacts, and re-enactment movies in both English and French. The Park Services employees were very helpful and knowledgeable about the history of Quebec and were eager to answer any questions. When visiting Old Quebec City, take a moment and drop by this museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc-Alain M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The real ramparts of Quebec. (Original) Les vrais remparts de Québec.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gail M. 1 year ago on Google
    This part of history..its a amazing here .. The grounds are beautiful..clean ..friendly ppl environment..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris U. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice place to relax. Very popular spot for seasonal tourists. You can read up on the ground's history and take in the view by the canons.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael G. 4 months ago on Google • 565 reviews
    Beautiful park full of art and history. A great place to spend a few hours or take a picnic.

  • 5/5 Jeff E. 1 year ago on Google • 226 reviews
    Great little park with lots of history and fantastic views. There's a great view of le Chateau Frontenac, as well as the St. Lawrence river. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're in old Quebec City, especially as it's right in the thick of things anyway, so you don't need to detour to check it out.

  • 4/5 Lorena R. 5 months ago on Google • 94 reviews
    We were able to pick up Bus #800 near our apartment and ride it for the twenty minutes or so to the falls. By the time we got to the final bus stop, all riders were heading to the falls. We moved as an awkward group back down the road to the falls’ entrance, where we were processed and paid our dues (25 cent senior discount!). There’s an old lodge/chalet that serves meals and has a small gift shop and a landscaped garden leading down to the gondola. Free stairs lead down to the waterfall for the fit, but we paid our fee and chose the gondola. The falls themselves were quite lovely and full following a heavy rain and we had the extra treat of a rainbow. Several tour buses arriving during our visit, though the metropolitan bus was a cheap and easy option for us.

  • 5/5 Dave S. 2 months ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    I've visited Montmorency in winter and spring, and it's always beautiful. The falls are spectacular from the top or the bottom. You won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Parvez F. 4 years ago on Google
    Obviously a must see in Quebec City. Pleasant walk around the old city with a number of good places to eat, sit and just enjoy the weather and view. Good opportunities to have an exercise as well while walking up to the fort and taking a stroll around the wall. Just a wonderful time can be spent here

  • 5/5 Nathan P. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a wonderful visit here because this place has beautiful and historic cannons used in wars of past, this park is well clean and also this place has very good and marvelous views of the cities of the old Quebec, Levis and the ferry. I recommend visiting this place when you're going to Old Quebec.

  • 5/5 Arthur V. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful place to spend time. There're many great places to take photos and enjoy the historical building. I had a really great time with my friends there.

  • 5/5 Albert R. 6 years ago on Google
    Great to walk around. Lots of ancestry from this area for me.

  • 5/5 Mervat T. 3 years ago on Google
    It is wonderful site for Quebec visitors as well as residents. It is part of our monthly routine that we enjoy in summer time

  • 5/5 Hendry Y. 6 years ago on Google
    Highly recommended if you visiting Quebec city.

  • 4/5 Soyoung L. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery

  • 5/5 Alex Y. 6 years ago on Google
    Fantastic experience

  • 5/5 Sujit G. 4 years ago on Google
    Gr8 place to spend measure time with lots 3d ones in summer....Very romantic b happy feeling

  • 5/5 vianey c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing 😀 (Original) Increíble 😀

  • 5/5 Mathieu L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice view of the Château Frontenac and the river (Original) Très belle vue sur le château Frontenac et sur le fleuve

  • 4/5 Loui S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place to visit. Good agsesibility in the veicle. Endroi reposed and canister bin maintained. (Original) Trai belle endroi hitofique a visiter. Bonne agsesibiliter en veicule. Endroi reposen et serin bin entretenu.

  • 5/5 joby a. 3 years ago on Google
    A Small park

  • 2/5 Patrick s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unless you want to try the zipline, watch a waterfall, picnic as a couple, there is nothing to do. A very small park for children. A walk with a panoramic view of the river and the highway! Bring your propane BBQ. Briquette BBQ FORBIDDEN. ± 1 KM of trail. Snack! Chips (chips) and slush / ice cream / water / really basic. Parking too expensive for what there is to see and do. (Original) À moins de vouloir essayé la tyrolienne, regarder une chute d'eau, pic nic en amoureux, il n'y a rien à y faire. Un très petit parc pour les enfants. Une promenade avec une vue panoramique sur le fleuve et l'autoroute ! Apportez votre BBQ au propane. BBQ à briquettes INTERDIT. ± 1 KM de sentier. Casse croute! Chips(croustilles) et slush / crème glacée/ eau / vraiment basic. Le stationnement trop dispendieux pour ce qu'il y a à voire et faire.

  • 4/5 Detlef R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Another small park (Parc-Montmorency) dominated by a monument and on the edge with many cannons. This seems to be unlimited in the old town. (Original) Ein weiterer kleiner Park (Parc-Montmorency) dominiert von einem Denkmal und am Rand mit vielen Kanonen. Diese scheint in der Altstadt in unbegrenzter Zahl zu geben.

  • 5/5 HAZLO TU MISMO #. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Nicolas Boucher M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nature (Original) Nature

  • 5/5 Linda P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

  • 5/5 Pierre H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Pierre Hugues B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Christiaan L. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful!

  • 5/5 julio m. 4 years ago on Google
    🤓

  • 5/5 Paul P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful space (Original) Magnifique espace

  • 5/5 LMariano N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful park, well maintained, clean. (Original) Maravilloso parque, bien cuidado, limpio.

  • 4/5 Karim G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit in a sunny day

  • 4/5 Mario A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) World events in the old (Original) Événements mondiaux dans le vieux

  • 4/5 Antoine V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good spot to relax in the middle of the coast (Original) Bon spot pour relaxer dans le milieu de la côte

  • 5/5 nat y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Très beau

  • 5/5 bill p. 4 years ago on Google
    Old Quebec

  • 5/5 Marc L. 4 years ago on Google
    great view

  • 5/5 Nicole G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved (Original) J ai adoré

  • 5/5 France L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To have (Original) A voir

  • 5/5 Alexander M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 3/5 C 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In work for more than a year, this park will surely be very good once the repairs completed, but for the moment it is a little limited and the view is correct without being able to go to the points of view that seem to be the best. To see in a while! For the moment there is still sacred guns! (Original) En travaux depuis plus d'un an, ce parc sera sûrement très bien une fois les réfections abouties, mais pour le moment c'est un peu limité et la vue est correcte sans pouvoir aller aux points de vues qui semblent être les meilleurs. A voir dans quelques temps donc ! Pour le moment il y tout de même de sacré canons!

  • 5/5 jean-marc d. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ill it's cool old cannons, it smells of history. 🍀🍀🍀👍👌 (Original) Malade c est cool les vieux canons, ça sent l'histoire. 🍀🍀🍀👍👌

  • 5/5 Rick E. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 4/5 A M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything was under the snow, even though it was sunny. The view of the river is beautiful at this place. (Original) Tout était sous la neige, quand même il faisait beau soleil. La vue sur le fleuve est magnifique à cet endroit.

  • 5/5 Keith D. 5 years ago on Google
    Monument to my 13th great grandfather!

  • 5/5 Cristian Ivan P. 5 years ago on Google
    Luved it nice hiking experience and Amazing views

  • 5/5 Asma A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

  • 5/5 Brook H. 5 years ago on Google
    Unbelievable historical site preserved so well and you will see how the time flew by!

  • 4/5 Fs L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always a place that I appreciate. However a development of the site is imperative, in particular a luminous representation on the ground floor of the episcopal palace (French regime) of the parliament of Lower Canada (period dominion British) and the erection of a monument (Canada, day 1) at the precise location of the ratification of the Confederation Act, just in front of the archbishop's gate. (Original) Toujours un endroit que j'apprécie. Cependant une mise en valeur du site s'impose, par notamment une representaion au sol lumineux du palais épiscopale(régime français) du parlement du Bas-Canada (période dominion britannique) et l'érection d'un monument (Canada , jour 1)au lieu précis de la ratification del'acte de Confederation soit juste en face de la grille de l'archevêché.

  • 5/5 Pierre R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well-appointed historic site, with river and trail (Original) Lieu historique bien aménagé, avec la rivière et le sentier

  • 5/5 Shlomo L. 4 years ago on Google
    We walked here from Lofts Les-Billie, and the kids enjoyed it so much. There was a re-enactment of the war between the French and the British, I believe, the Brits were being “hammered” in the narratives. The crowd loved it, but hey, this is Quebec, they can say what they like, but the French took a whopping from the Brits. The process was light hearted and lots of laughs. There are very good restaurants around the place, with lots of ice cream parlours to me meet every sugar craving taste. I found the prices in the restaurants quiet reasonable, and services fantastic all in all. We ate in a different restaurant and tasted varying ice creams almost every other day on our five day stay.

  • 5/5 Davis D. J. 4 years ago on Google
    This little museum and its grounds do not get the attention they deserve, which may be bad for the govt folks that track numbers of visitors, but is good for the weary tourist seeking a quiet place that lacks hordes of tourists. That is just one of its merits, the other for me was that it has so many exhibits showcasing reproduced paintings of how Quebec developed over the centuries. A diorama of the fort is the centerpiece of this endeavor. It becomes obvious, if you were not already aware, of just how much use of the upper town's natural environment in terms of the cliff faces were used to provide a natural defense. And in turn the town and many of its defensive walls grew up around the original fortifications.

  • 5/5 Ms J. 4 years ago on Google
    Big park with parking and street parking. There is a lot of construction during my visit (June 29/19) but overall still beautiful. Very historical, big ancient gate with walking house to visit city in town. They have giant wall, recommend to walk on the wall (nice view)

  • 3/5 Sean W. 3 years ago on Google
    A fun walk through the museum area. The staff were very friendly and fluently bilingual. It was very cool seeing both the French and English history in the area.

  • 5/5 Corrie C. 5 years ago on Google
    It's such a pretty and peaceful park. The flowers were beautiful. From the park you could view the Ottawa River and the parliament building as well as the back of a luxury hotel.

  • 4/5 Scott K. 4 years ago on Google
    So fascinating just wondering around the city, seeing the old city walls and stumbling across the old buildings and artifacts. Some restoration work in the broader area impacted a little on the total to be seen, but not on the general impressions. I noticed only afterwards that Parks Canada also offers guided tours, which could have been an enriching addition to the wandering.

  • 5/5 Karina M C. 3 years ago on Google
    A staff, Rachel, was very knowledgeable about the park, its history and the canons.

  • 5/5 Igor P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting historical park.

  • 5/5 Laura A. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to visit, beautiful place to spend an afternoon.

  • 5/5 Felix J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful park but not for parking (Original) Un beau parc mais pas pour se parker

  • 4/5 Mathieu P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super interesting! (Original) Super intéressant!

  • 4/5 Sara T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place to visit. It is the place that French, English and Canadian officers and soldiers once lived. National park staff are not aware of the different ways to visit the site. There was just one of three who know the free tour app. (Original) Une belle place a visiter. C'est l'endroit que des officiers et des soldats français, anglais et canadien habitaient dans le temps. Des employés de parc national sont pas au courant des différents moyens de visiter le site. Il y'avait juste une parmi trois qui connaissent l'application pour visite gratuit.

  • 4/5 Miko T. 3 years ago on Google
    was partially closed due to Covid19 but was told plans were to gradually reopen all other parts for a full experience

  • 4/5 ThaDuDeMaN 4 years ago on Google
    Wow I mean i could spend all day just staring at all his

  • 5/5 Jeremy T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well kept and easy to access. It's very nice pictures. I encourage many in the world to enjoy a guided tour offered by Parks Canada. (Original) Très bien conservés et facile d'accès. Ca fait de très belles photos. J'encourage beaucoup au monde de profiter d'une visite guidée qu'offre Parcs Canada.

  • 4/5 olivier c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The battles of the Plains of Abraham (Original) Les batailles des plaines d'Abraham

  • 5/5 Kim A. 4 years ago on Google
    Best view, fun walk.

  • 5/5 Thanh W. 4 years ago on Google
    Canada I love you

  • 4/5 Gabrielle W. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful piece of history

  • 5/5 Pierre M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful historic location ... (Original) Bel emplacement historique...

  • 5/5 Nadia M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love history

  • 3/5 Bernard L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The guided tour of the fortifications of Quebec City is very interesting. We trace the history of the city from the 17th century to the beginning of the 19th century. (Original) La visite guidée des fortifications de la ville de Québec est très intéressante. On retrace l'histoire de la ville du 17e siècle au début du 19e siècle.

  • 5/5 paulette b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting and always with guided tours for me. (Original) Très intéressant et toujours avec visites guidées pour moi.

  • 5/5 Sébastien L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small museum without a great deal of attention. To do especially for the game of exploration of the neighborhood with the tablet provided to children. (Identification required as often in Quebec to rent or borrow equipment) (Original) Petit musée sans grande prentention. A faire surtout pour le jeu d'exploration du quartier avec la tablette fournie aux enfants. (Pièce d'identité obligatoire comme souvent au Québec pour louer ou emprunter un équipement)

  • 5/5 Rensie N. 4 years ago on Google
    I was almost shot. It was awesome.

  • 5/5 U A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, interesting. (Original) Wunderschöner Ort, interessant.

  • 5/5 Lyne F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Chocolate wow (Original) Au chocolat wow

  • 5/5 Allan M. 4 years ago on Google
    A must see over and over

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Children and we loved the exhibition and the animation. Friendly and competent staff. (Original) Les enfants et nous avons beaucoup aimé l'exposition et l'animation. Personnel sympathique et compétent.

  • 5/5 Jo M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

  • 4/5 David P. 4 years ago on Google
    Things are very new after renovation. We had a nice tea and discussions with costume actors from two major time periods. If you're into Canadian history, I'd say it's worth it.

  • 5/5 Bernard Dufour immobilier Maison Espace i. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must in Quebec. (Original) Un incontournable à Quebec.

  • 5/5 Sid T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

  • 4/5 Ariane G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little gem to discover to take a pose. Trough. Shadow at the foot of the rampart at all times. (Original) Petit bijou a découvrir pour prendre une pose. Abreuvoir. Ombre au pied du rempart en tout temps.

  • 5/5 Ashish S. 4 years ago on Google
    Military history

  • 5/5 Charles C. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved walking in the place

  • 5/5 Pierre H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best places to see in Quebec (Original) Un des beaux endroits a voir à Quebec

  • 5/5 Jean-François L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful historic site under renovation. (Original) Beau site historique en rénovation.

  • 4/5 Mathieu B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting despite the work in progress (Original) Intéressant malgré les travaux en cours

  • 5/5 Kevin M. 4 years ago on Google
    A fantastic place to go for a walk and admire the stunning history of such an integral part of Quebec's history

  • 5/5 Daniel L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice to see! (Original) Très beau à voir !

  • 5/5 Randy R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing sight lines and historical structures... like walking through a life sized museum

  • 2/5 Mahbub Islam S. 2 years ago on Google
    Not crowded, but the best time to visit at the late night will definitely surprise you.

  • 5/5 Juan-Carlos O. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park with great views of the St. Lawrence River. A perfect place to park your car if you want to be in the middle of everything!

  • 5/5 David W. 2 years ago on Google
    A gem. If you have time take the hike north from the top of the falls. A very scenic and quiet escape from the bustle of the falls themselves.

  • 5/5 Gabriel T. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting, but definitely not one of the best park in Quebec city. The view is great and you really get to feel all the history Quebec has to offer. Right next to it are the Promenades Dufferin which are simply amazing. A must if you're passing through!

  • 5/5 Jared “The Last Kiss” V. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to europe without going to europe!

  • 4/5 Robin P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place but beware of the parking bylaw . They are just waiting for the paid time to finish and to put a ticket on. 2 minutes over even your car is running still they give you a ticket.

  • 4/5 Ken B. 2 years ago on Google
    Touristy shops and lots of things to see.

  • 5/5 Michelia A. 2 years ago on Google
    This park is one of the place that have a good view to Fairmont Le Chàteau Frontenac and it is also surrounded by other beautiful buildings. You can also see St. Lawrence river from here. Beautiful spot.

  • 5/5 GMR 2 years ago on Google
    Despite being completely frozen, it was easy to see how beautiful it'd be in summer.

  • 4/5 serge N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to take souvenir pictures

  • 5/5 Gail S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place. It felt relaxing to take in the view and to just look at the gorgeous water and architecture

  • 5/5 Ryo F. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of history here. The view of the lower town from this park is wonderful.

  • 5/5 小河马 little H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely park with great view of Saint Laurent river, fairmont le chateau Frontenac and the lower town.

  • 5/5 Alejandra G. 1 year ago on Google
    The best view of old Quebec 😍

  • 5/5 Sy P. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place for the summer and autumn seasons to enjoy the atmosphere. A quiet and peaceful place to breathe and relax.

  • 4/5 Shanth M. 9 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Saw the falls from a distance, from the cable car and finally from the suspension bridge. Quite some thing! We even walked close to the falls on a walk way and felt the spray on us. A lovely visit and we were told that these falls are even higher than the Niagara falls.. Worth a visit!

  • 3/5 Adam V. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice little open park in old Quebec City. Some monuments throughout the park and surrounding area.

  • 2/5 Asif A. 9 months ago on Google
    Very commercialized. But maybe my bias is because we live close to nature and enjoy waterfalls in the wild. I am sure the place is great for tourism though.

  • 5/5 Pascal S. 6 months ago on Google
    Super Übersicht über den lorenz Strom sowie über das Highlight der kleinen Stadt - dem bekannten Hotel der ehemaligen Eisenbahngesellschaft. Das Hotel wirkt von weitem bereits unglaublich. Das Gebäude sitzt ikonisch über allen Gebäuden in der Umgebung


Call +1 888-773-8888 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Tourist attractions nearby

Last updated:
()